Hinterstoder: population and statistics
Hinterstoder has a population of 872 (2026) across 149.2 km², or 5.8 people per km². It ranks 1,762 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −5.5% between 2016 and 2026.
- 872 residents
- 149.2 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 646 m
Hinterstoder in numbers
Key points
Among the 438 municipalities in Upper Austria, Hinterstoder ranks No. 383 by population.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: 9,890 € in Hinterstoder, compared with an average of 1,687 € in Upper Austria and 1,719 € nationally.
Share of people under 15: 9.4% in Hinterstoder, compared with an average of 14.9% in Upper Austria and 14.2% nationally.
Largest business sector: Accommodation and food services, with 33.6% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 36° generates about 1,037 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Upper Austria for “Median age”.
- “Municipal debt per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of people under 15”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 20,895 football pitches.
- Its population density is 18.9 times lower than the national average.
Population of Hinterstoder over time
Hinterstoder had 923 residents in 2016 and 872 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 902 |
| 2022 | 899 |
| 2023 | 879 |
| 2024 | 866 |
| 2025 | 860 |
| 2026 | 872 |
All indicators for Hinterstoder
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Hinterstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 9.4% | 14.9% | 14.5% | ranked 1,968 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 33.6% | 20.7% | 22.1% | ranked 13 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 55.7 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 17 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 51.6% | 50.2% | 50.3% | ranked 229 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Hinterstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 422 | 669,046 | 4,139,571 | ranked 1,658 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.03 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 1,890 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Hinterstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 133 | 114,084 | 743,940 | ranked 1,210 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 155 | 131,483 | 850,266 | ranked 1,146 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 181.1 | 85.6 | 91.3 | ranked 23 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 146 | 145,564 | 945,381 | ranked 1,281 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 167.4 | 95.2 | 98.4 | ranked 64 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 1,065 € | 613 € | 344 € | ranked 90 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 9,890 € | 1,687 € | 1,414 € | ranked 5 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Hinterstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 78.2% | 76.9% | 77.4% | ranked 798 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.8% | 4.7% | 3.5% | ranked 833 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 557 | 845,602 | 4,878,849 | ranked 1,100 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 65.1 | 55.1 | 32.4 | ranked 200 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Hinterstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 44.2% | 66.2% | 77.3% | ranked 1,938 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Hinterstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.0% | 16.3% | 8.5% | ranked 505 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 236 | 427,948 | 2,490,615 | ranked 1,806 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Hinterstoder | Upper Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 63.9% | 60.5% | 66.4% | ranked 1,443 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 13.3% | 13.8% | 11.0% | ranked 576 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Hinterstoder
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Accommodation and food services33.6% ×4.5
- Wholesale and retail trade14.0% ×0.6
- Other service activities9.1% ×1.1
- Information and communication8.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical8.4% ×0.6
- Manufacturing7.0% ×1.2
- Administrative and support services6.3% ×0.8
- Health and social work6.3% ×0.6
Sunshine and temperatures: Hinterstoder
Where is Hinterstoder?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Hinterstoder?
Hinterstoder has 872 residents (2026), ranking 1,762 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Hinterstoder?
Hinterstoder covers 149.2 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Hinterstoder growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Hinterstoder went from 923 to 872, a change of −5.5%.
Where is Hinterstoder?
Hinterstoder is in Upper Austria. It belongs to Kirchdorf (district). Latitude 47.696, longitude 14.149.
Municipal debt per inhabitant: what is the figure for Hinterstoder?
In Hinterstoder, “Municipal debt per inhabitant” stands at 9,890 € (2019), ranking 5 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 1,414 €.
Share of people under 15: what is the figure for Hinterstoder?
In Hinterstoder, “Share of people under 15” stands at 9.4% (2026), ranking 1,968 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 14.5%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Hinterstoder?
In Hinterstoder, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 36° produces about 1,037 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Hinterstoder?
The nearest to Hinterstoder are Vorderstoder (6.0 km), St. Pankraz (8.9 km), Roßleithen (12 km), Windischgarsten (14 km), Spital am Pyhrn (15 km).